Antsirabe Weather in June

Season: Dry Season; Winter

Key Points:
1. Warm temperatures during the day and cool temperatures at night;
2. A little rainfall;
3. Abundant sunny days;
4. Good time to visit Antsirabe.

Temperature

Antsirabe weather in June features a significant temperature variation between day and night. With average temperature ranging from 10 to 22°C (50 to 72°F), Antsirabe is warm during the day and cooler at night. In case you catch a cold in such weather, please wear a jacket or thin sweater to keep warm in the early morning and late evening.

Monthly Average Temperature: 16°C (61°F)

Rainfall

In June, Antsirabe has 30 mm of precipitation and only 4 rainy days on average, bringing humidity of around 78%. Rainfall sees a decrease this month, so roads here are in relatively good condition and you can travel around more easily.

Daylight and Sunshine Hours

Antsirabe in June has its earliest sunrise at 6:20 and latest sunset at 17:24, making daytime approximately 11 hours long, among which about 6.9 hours are blessed with sunshine on average. So, during this period, you can enjoy your tour here to the full.

Is Visiting Antsirabe in June a Good Idea?

With dry and cool climate, June is a good month to visit Antsirabe. In the local dry season, Antsirabe weather in June is characterized by many sunny days with warm temperatures. Rainfall in this month is low and barely affects your sightseeing. In addition, the summer vacation in the northern hemisphere hasn’t started, so there aren’t that many tourists yet and you can enjoy a relatively peaceful and comfortable trip.

What to Wear and Bring for Visiting Antsirabe in June

Tops: In consideration of the temperature variation between day and night here, you are suggested to wear a long-sleeved shirt, a blouse, or a thin hoodie during the day. When night falls or you start your sightseeing in the early morning, you are suggested to add a windbreaker or a thin sweater over your shirt.

Bottoms: For your tour in Antsirabe in May, 2025, whether you wander around downtown Antsirabe or hike on volcanos, sweatpants or jeans are suitable bottoms.

Shoes: In consideration of a probably long walk, you are suggested to wear breathable sneakers or flats, and the old ones are better so that you won’t spend time breaking in new shoes.

Accessories: Firstly, Antsirabe has strong ultraviolet radiation due to its high altitude of about 1,500 meters (4,920 feet), so it’s necessary to bring a sun hat and sunglasses, or apply high-SPF sunscreen on sunny days. Secondly, to avoid having a cold because of a great daily temperature difference or a mosquito-borne disease, you’d better take some medicine. Thirdly, to block dust on dirt roads from getting into your eyes, nose, and month, you can put on windproof sunglasses and a mask.

What to Do in Antsirabe in June

Travel Recommendation Rate:

1. Hike around the Lake Andraikiba

In June, low rainfall has little impact on road conditions, so you can hike around the volcanic lake Andraikiba, a tranquil resort for tourists worldwide. With a perimeter of about 5.5 kilometers (3.5 miles), the lake attracts plenty of birds in different varieties. You can take a bicycle to travel around the lake, take a boat to cruise on the lake, and also go up steps to enjoy a panoramic view of the lake on a viewing platform.

Tip: Dust may fly on some dirt roads, so you are suggested to wear a mask.

2. Admire French-style Architecture in Downtown Antsirabe

Antsirabe, once a colony of France, features architecture in the French style. From the old train station Gare D’Antsirabe to the largest and the most ancient Antsirabe Cathedral in Madagascar, all these buildings will impress you with their exquisite shapes and designs. In June with more sunny days, buildings in white, red, and yellowish brown colors are more often bathed in bright sunshine, making it easier to take beautiful photos.

Tip: You can consider traveling around downtown Antsirabe by tricycle or rickshaw, a local featured transport.

3. Take a Walk in Local Markets

Antsirabe enjoys a reputation of the “City of Crystal” and boasts rich gem resources. The Grand Marché De Pierre is an unmissable local gem market if you are interested in crystals. Crystals in different colors are made into earrings, rings, or are simply in boxes, waiting for customers to choose from. Another famous market is Sabotsy where various fruits, vegetables and daily necessities are sold by around 3,000 vendors. Hearing them selling their goods loudly and passionately, you can feel the hustle and bustle of Antsirabe.

Tips: Try to bargain with the crystal sellers and compare more to buy the crystal at a reasonable price.